ParkingSubterranean Garage. An underground parking structure can be accessed from 7th Street between Santa Monica Blvd. and Arizona Ave. The structure has 525 parking spaces on three levels and is open from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm daily. Real-time parking space availability for the structure can be viewed on the City's Transportation Division website. Click on "Santa Monica Public Library."

New parking rates are in effect (as of July 1, 2018). Rates are as follows:

Weekends, the first 30 minutes are free. After that, rates are $1.00 per half hour, up to the daily maximum of $5.00.

Parking on level P1 is restricted to stays of three hours or less. Parking spaces for those displaying disabled placards or plates are on P1. Visitors parking for three hours or longer should park on levels P2 or P3. The Library does not currently provide validation for parking.

Street-level parking lot. A limited number of metered one-hour parking spaces are available. Entry to the lot is from 7th Street.

Bike Racks. Cyclists can secure their bikes at one of several bike racks installed along the north side of the building.